ECO mode LEXUS IS300 2023 Owners Manual

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Pictorial Index ............................................................................................................................. 3
Floor Mat Installation Floor Mat Installation......................................................................................................... ..............11
Entering and Exiting Keys ........................................................................................................................... ........................... 12
Smart Access System with Push-button Start .................................................................... 14
When Driving Engine (Ignition) Switch ....................................................................................................... ........ 15
Automatic Transmission ......................................................................................................... ..... 18
Turn Signal Lever .............................................................................................................. .............. 21
Parking Brake.................................................................................................................. ................ 22
Brake Hold ..................................................................................................................... .................. 24
Multi-information Display...................................................................................................... .....25
Eco Driving Indicator .......................................................................................................... .........28
Headlights ..................................................................................................................... .................... 29
AHB (Automatic High Beam)................................................................................................. 30
Windshield Wipers and Washer.............................................................................................32
Driving Mode Select Switch .................................................................................................... 3 8
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................................................................................................... 4 1
Contents
The Quick Guide is not intended as a substitute for yourOWNER’S MANUAL. We strongly encourage you to review
the OWNER’S MANUAL and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understandin g of your vehicle’s capabilities
and limitations.

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When Driving
1Check that the parking brake is set.
2Check that the shift lever is in P.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, th e engine cannot be started.
4Press the engine switch shortly and
firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is not
necessary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or
for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal
until the engine is completely started.
The engine can be started from any
engine switch mode.
1Stop the vehicle.
2Set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
3Press the engine switch.
4Release the brake pedal and check that the display on the meters is off.
Engine (Ignition) Switch
Performing the following operations when ca rrying the electronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine

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Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn on. When the accelera-
tion exceeds the Zone of Eco driving,
or when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.
Eco driving ratio ba sed on accelera-
tion
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco
Driving Indicator Zone Display will illu-
minate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator
Light will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator
A
B
C
D
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following conditions:
● The shift lever is in position other than D.
● A paddle shift switch is operated.
● Neither normal mode nor Ec o drive mode is selected.
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Except F SPORT models
F SPORT models
1Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving
mode to normal mode when Eco drive
mode or sport mode is selected.
2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-
friendly manner and improve fuel
economy through moderate throttle
characteristics and by controlling the
operation of the ai r conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the
driving mode select switch is turned to
the left, the Eco drive mode indicator
will come on.
3Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile driving response
is desired, such as when driv ing on roads with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT” indicator will come on.
Driving Mode Select Switch
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
A
B

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Vehicles with Adaptive Variable Suspension System
1Normal mode/Customized mode
Normal mode and customized mode
are selected by pressing the driving
mode select switch . Each time the
switch is pressed, the driving mode
changes between normal mode and
customized mode. When customized
mode is selected, the “Customize” indi-
cator will be illuminated.
When Eco drive mode or sport mode
is selected, pressing the switch
changes the driving mode to normal
mode.
•Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for city driving.
• Customized mode
Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your preferred settings. Custom-
ized mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode customization display of the
Center Display.
FunctionSetting
Powertrain
Normal
Power
Eco
ChassisNormal
Sport
Air conditioning systemNormal
Eco

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2Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly ma nner and improve fuel economy
through moderate throttle characteristics an d by controlling the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indi cator will come on.
3Sport mode
• SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration. This
mode is suitable for when agile driving resp onse is desired, such as when driving on
roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S” indicator will come on.
• Sport S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering pe rformance and driving stability by simultaneously con-
trolling the steering and susp ension in addition to the transmission and engine. Suitable
for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the
“SPORT S+” indicator will come on.

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■Main control screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote Touch, select the button on the screen.Sub menu
Adjust the left side seat temperature
setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right side seat temperature
setting
Function on/off indicators
Sub function menu
■Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to di splay the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the in dicator illuminates on the screen.
Adjusting the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Cooling and dehumidification function
Removing pollen from the air (Micro
dust and pollen filter)
Air conditioning control screen
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D

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See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Turn signal indicatorRCTA OFF indicator
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.)PKSB OFF indicator
(if equipped)
Tail light indicator (Canada)
(flashes)
Slip indicator
Headlight high beam indicatorVSC OFF indicator
Automatic High Beam
indicatorSmart access system with
push-button start indicator
PCS warning light(U.S.A.)Parking brake
indicator
Cruise control indicator(Canada)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicatorBrake hold standby indicator
Cruise control “SET” indicatorBrake hold operated indicator
*2
LTA indicatorEco Driving Indicator Light
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicatorsSnow mode indicator
BSM OFF indicatorLow outside temperature
indicator
Intuitive parking assist OFF
indicator (if equipped)
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

What to do if...
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*1: It also comes on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adju sted, have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.
*2:Depending on the operating condition, the color and illuminating/flashing state of the
light change.
See the “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Security indicator
(U.S.A.)“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(Canada)
● Drive mode indicators
 Except F SPORT models
Eco drive mode indicatorSPORT S mode indicator
(if equipped)
Custom mode indicator
(if equipped)Sport S+ mode indicator
(if equipped)
Sport mode indicator
(if equipped)
F SPORT models
Custom mode indicator
(if equipped)Sport S mode indicator
(if equipped)
Eco drive mode indicatorSport S+ mode indicator
(if equipped)
Sport mode indicator
(if equipped)
For further information, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.

What to do if...
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1Ensure that the shift lever is in P and
depress the brake pedal.
2Touch the Lexus emblem side of the
electronic key to the engine switch.
When the electronic key is detected, a
buzzer sounds and the engine switch
will turn to IGNITION ON mode.
When the smart access system with
push-button start is deactivated in
customization sett ing, the engine
switch will turn to ACCESSORY
mode.
3Firmly depress the brake pedal and check th at is shown on the multi-information
display.
4Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Lexus dealer.
Starting the engine
If the electronic key battery becomes deplet ed, a warning message will be shown on the
multi-information display. Replac e the battery with a new one. For instructions on replacing
the battery, refer to the “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
If you need further assistance , contact your Lexus dealer.